For previous editions of Your World Today, please visit the Archives page.
The National Weather Service of Springfield issued a hazardous weather outlook, indicating that thunderstorms are expected to form Friday afternoon and continue through overnight hours. The severe storms will be capable of producing hazards including large hail, damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, and possble tornadoes. There are two rounds of storms expected Friday afternoon and evening. Early indications suggest supercell thunderstorms in the afternoon into evening, before merging into a squall line by Friday night. The greatest large hail and tornado risk will be west of Highway 65 with the supercells Friday afternoon/evening. Damaging winds then become the primary risk with an embedded tornado risk with the squall line across the entire area late Friday evening and night. The probability of severe hail is 15-29% within Dent County; severe wind, 15-29%; and tornados, 2-4%. Remember that if a forecast calls for severe weather: Start preparing now by ensuring you have emergency supplies, knowing a safe place to hunker down, and having a family communication plan. Remember to have plenty of gas in your vehicle and extra batteries, matches, propane, charcoal and firewood. Other tips include having a portable, battery-powered radio and alarm clock, a non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted, and coordinating with neighbors for care of the elderly and disabled living alone. For more information on staying safe in severe weather, visit intercountyenergy.net/safety-education. Also remember that to report power outages within the City of Salem, save the phone number 833-703-4811 to your phone as “Salem Power Outage.” Text or call the number when an outage occurs. When outages are reported, they will populate the map found on website hometowngrid.com/salem.
The Bunker Police Department has released its activity report for the month of February. Officers conducted 47 traffic stops during the month and assisted the county on five calls. Police responded to five 911 hang-up calls. The department handled three dog-related calls, one investigation, and five general calls for service. Officers responded to four domestic-related calls and made one arrest during the month. The department also executed one search warrant. The Bunker Police Department encourages residents to continue reporting suspicious activity and working alongside officers to maintain a safe community.
Join the Dent County Historical Society for a special Fireside Chat with longtime Dent County resident Jim Glenn on Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 in the morning at the James Family Center at 103 W. Center Street in Salem. Jim will share stories of growing up in the New Hope Community to the early bluegrass roots of the Dillard family. Learn about the historic Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the old rural schools, and the close-knit families who shaped this musical community. For more information, contact Deloris Gray Wood at 573-729-2545. Come experience local history brought to life!
Preschool Registration will be held Wednesday, March 12th, from 8:30 until 5:00 and Thursday, from 8:30 until 2:30 at William Lynch Elementary. Preschool students must be 4 years of age by July 31st. Appointments are to be made by calling 573-729-6611 and are not a guarantee of placement. Proof of residence, shot records, and birth certificate is required.
A slow first quarter came back to haunt the Salem Basketball Tigers who fell to the St. Clair Bulldogs Thursday night in the Class 4, District 3 Tournament by the score of 52-49. The Tigers, who trailed by 13 points at the end of the 1st quarter, had two chances to tie the game as time was running out but missed both three-point attempts to end their season with a 16-11 record. Carson Roemer from St. Clair netted 31 points to lead all scorers. Salem was led by Lincoln Thomas who scored 17 points and Gavin Sapaugh who tallied 11 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. St. Clair improves to 18-10 on the year and they will play St. James Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at Cuba in the Class 4, District 3 Tournament.
The Bunker Eagles are in the Class 1 State Quarterfinals and they will play Saturday at 1:00 at the Van Buren High School Gym against the Cooter Wildcats. Bunker enters the game with a 27-2 record while Cooter is 25-5. Admission to the game is $10 and may require digital ticketing through MSHSAA. The game will also be video streamed on MSHSAA.TV through the KSMO feed, and will be audio streamed on KSMO Stream Facebook Page and the KSMO YouTube Page. There is no charge for the audio stream but there is a paywall to video stream the game on MSHSAA.TV of $10 or $15. The winner of this game will go to Columbia and play next Friday morning at 10:00 at Mizzou Arena.
Bunker Trap Team recently traveled to Columbia for the Winter Blast Clay Classic and had the following students placing: Keira McClanahan, Female Class A, Silver; Carter Brawley, Male Class C, Gold; Payden Lanham, Male Class C, Bronze; Jason Chitwood, Male Class E, Gold; Agustus Skaggs, Male Class E, Silver; Riley Skaggs, Male Class F, Gold; Wyatt Amsden, Male Class F, Silver; Daniel Dotson, Male Class F, Bronze. The Bunker High School Trap Team thanks its sponsors for their continued support.
The St. Louis Blues will be at San Jose to face the Sharks tonight at 9:00 with the pregame show at 8:30. The Blues will also play Anaheim Sunday night at 8:00 with the pregame at 7:30. Catch both games on KSMO Radio. The Blues have won three of their last four games.
The Missouri Tigers will take on Arkansas in their final regular season game Saturday. The Tigers are 20-10 on the year. The contest will begin at 11:00 Saturday morning with the pregame show on KSMO at 10:30.
Funeral Services for Daniel Leo Curtis of Plato, age 69, will be Saturday at 12:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Daniel.
Funeral services for Gary Morris Lay of Salem, age 68, will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, March 20th, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until noon Friday, March 20th in the chapel. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Memorial services for Richard LaBrash of Salem, age 75, will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, March 26th, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until in the morning until 12:00 noon Thursday, March 26th in the chapel. Graveside Services with full military honors will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local veterans’ organization in your area.
